Job Description
Join FutureForge Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technology and human potential. As a 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect transformative solutions that redefine industries and shape the future landscape. We're seeking a visionary thinker to bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, driving exponential growth in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
At our Austin hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and Fortune 500 disruptors to develop 5-year roadmaps for breakthrough innovations. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence systems
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging bio-digital integration opportunities
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Drive partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and EU Horizon Europe programs
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and government advisory boards
- Validate market readiness through predictive modeling and scenario planning
Qualifications
- PhD in Futuristics, Quantum Computing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 or scaling startups
- Published research in AI ethics or exponential technology adoption
- Proficiency in futures forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience securing $10M+ R&D funding from government/private sources
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and climate-tech convergence
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented 5-year technology roadmaps